An early Saturday morning dispute between three brothers has led to the death of one man, on Peaceable Hill Road in Brewster. The case remains open but investigators with the State Police have refused to release any information about the case o More...

Sheriff Don Smith may have won his third term as Putnam County’s top law enforcer two years ago, but the three Republican primary candidates from the 2009 Sheriff’s race continue to make headlines. More...

A public hearing held by the Carmel Town Board at Carmel Town Hall last Wednesday night brought out many opinions from residents concerning a proposed new chapter to the town code concerning blasting. More...

Last week we discussed grass roots efforts to enhance and revitalize Putnam’s downtown commerce districts. This is of paramount importance in giving our independent business communities a chance to thrive. More...

Ball calls for Indian Point hearing, environmental groups call for shutdown

Staff Reports

There might not be any radioactive fallout in the Hudson Valley in the wake of the Japanese nuclear crisis, but Indian Point Energy Center is facing increased pressure to explain its safety mechanisms and disaster contingency plans. More...

Carmel High School sophomore Andrew Port may be only 15 years old but the young man is already one of America’s most accomplished musicians. Port received word last week that he had been accepted as a member of the 2011 All National Honor More...

Teresa Peters and Kate Kilgus returned from Syracuse last week with memories to last a lifetime. The two Carmel High School musicians performed at the Syracuse Convention Center with the New York State Band Directors Association Statewide Honor More...

During “Nearly 90²,” performed by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company at the Purchase Performing Arts Center on Saturday, there were many moments that were hard on the ears (an anxiously shifting audience can attest to that). More...

SOMERS—From the very first game, all the way through to a loss to top-seeded Rye High in the sectional semifinals, the Kennedy Catholic-Putnam Valley hockey team relied on its defense to lead the way, so it’s no surprise that the group en More...

Dear Editor: It is surreal to have to pass legislation preventing public officials who have stolen from citizens from stealing even more in the form of pensions they will collect for the balance of their rotten lives. More...